Clarborough Primary School
Retford, DN22 9JZ · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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142nd of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 3.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 41% | 1.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.72 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 26% | 0.91 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clarborough Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 4.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming and National Cycling Proficiency, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 pupils against a stated capacity of 199. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the 2022 inspection report address current teaching practices?
What Ofsted said about Clarborough Primary School
Overview
Clarborough Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud and feel safe. The report highlights a consistent and effective approach to teaching, particularly in reading, with staff actively helping pupils catch up on learning lost during the pandemic.
Strengths
- Pupils are "proud of their school" and feel supported by staff who are "very caring" and attentive to well-being.
- There is a "consistent and effective approach to the teaching of reading," with a "clear, urgent desire on getting every child to read as soon as possible."
- Teachers effectively assess knowledge to help pupils "catch up," ensuring secure understanding in subjects like mathematics and history.
- Staff are "skilled and confident to teach different subjects" following targeted training and support from senior leaders.
- Pupils behave well, "concentrate on their work," and demonstrate respect for adults and each other.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum for physical education and languages lacks the "precision in terms of progression and sequencing" found in other subjects.
- Leaders should ensure these subjects have more explicit detail on lesson ordering to prevent pupils from missing key learning points.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and being alert to warning signs of harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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